Stanley sinks Bay Tigers

TREARDDUR Bay Tigers have lost their stripes, missing out on a glorious chance to take over at the top of their division in the Babcock Sunday League, when they had the double inflicted on them by mid-table opponents.

TREARDDUR Bay Tigers have lost their stripes, missing out on a glorious chance to take over at the top of their division in the Babcock Sunday League, when they had the double inflicted on them by mid-table opponents.

Unfancied Sportsman’s Reserves, who occupy eighth position in the 13 member MY Scaffolding Division One, had the audacity to pull off a repeat 1-0 shock, emulating their February feat in the original clash between the sides.

A solitary goal by Alan Stanley was enough for Sportsman’s to topple Trearddur, who were playing their game in hand on the division leaders, Valley, and had hoped to claw back the two points’ deficit in the title scramble.

Llanfairfechan’s Pen-y-Bryn, another mid-table outfit, topped the scoring charts by beating Amlwch side Adelphi Vaults 7-1 and Bangor University Reserves were good value for a 4-1 result, when they played Caernarfon’s Harp Hotel.

It was also 4-1 for Eagles Hotel from Caernarfon, third in the title scramble, when they received Newborough and the goals for the winning side were hit by Steven Williams (2), Kelvin Morris and Mark Pritchard.

Doubles by James Davies and Gareth Barker secured Antelope Inn Bangor with a 4-3 decision over students’ side UMCB.

Trearddur Bay United, title pacemakers in the I and H Griffiths Premier Division, won their 14th test in 17 outings by a 3-1 score, when they visited third-from-bottom Bro Goronwy.

Bro were stunned by two goals from United’s Barry Haigh and one by Jackie Welsh.

Second-placed George Hotel from Bodedern were also successful travellers, winning 2-0 at Menai Bridge against the Victoria Tigers.

Meanwhile, the other Menai Bridge side, Mostyn Arms, tumbled to an only goal defeat at Bangor University Students’ Union.